Prototheora angolae

Prototheora angolae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Prototheoridae
Genus: Prototheora
Species: P. angolae
Binomial name
Prototheora angolae
Davis, 1996[1]

Prototheora angolae is a species of moth of the Prototheoridae family. It is found in Angola, where it known only from the type locality which is located in central Angola.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have been recorded in early November.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the genitive form of the country of origin, Angola.

References

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